Multislice Spiral Computer Tomography Findings of Simple Congenital Middle Ear Malformations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Simple congenital middle ear malformations (SCMEMs) are a group of congenital ear malformations. The study aims to analyze the multi-slice spiral computer tomography (MSCT) manifestations of normal ears and SCMEM ears.

Objectives

This study aimed to investigate the MSCT manifestations of normal ears and SCMEM ears and to evaluate the relationship between the SCMEM and the tympanic segment of the FNC pathway.

Methods

This was a retrospective case-control study. Patients who were diagnosed with SCMEM were included in the SCMEM group. Patients with vertigo, pulsatile tinnitus, or other symptoms were included in the control group. MSCT examination and image processing of the ossicular chain, facial nerve canal, and related structures were performed and compared

SUBMITTER: Kang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9365615 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature